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STARS Academy Photo - STARS Academy is a unique, K9 independent school in West Hills, CA, where students engage in all academic subjects with a musical theater emphasis! Whether you live in West Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana or any of the surrounding areas, children in K8 levels can attend STARS Academy.
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Best West Hills Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,357 students in West Hills, CA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,678 public students). 45% of all K-12 students in West Hills, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in West Hills, CA include West Valley Christian School, Kadima Day School, and De Toldeo High School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
36% of private schools in West Hills, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Top Ranked West Hills Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
De Toldeo High School
(Jewish)
22622 Vanowen St.
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 348-0048
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kadima Day School
Kadima Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(3)
7011 Shoup Avenue
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 346-0849
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(11)
23838 Kittridge Street
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 347-6784
Gr: NS | 90 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Valley Christian School
West Valley Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(14)
22450 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-4710
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Beginning Montessori Childrens House
Montessori School
7475 Fallbrook Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 992-5341
Gr: PK-K | 25 students
Hill Point Montessori
Montessori School
6601 Valley Circle Blvd
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-8261
Gr: PK-4 | 71 students
Hill Point Montessori Preparatory School
Montessori School
6601 Valley Circle Blvd
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 884-8261
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Maple Tree Montessori Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
22700 Sherman Way
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 443-0520
Gr: NS-K | 93 students
STARS Academy
STARS Academy Photo - STARS Academy is a unique, K9 independent school in West Hills, CA, where students engage in all academic subjects with a musical theater emphasis! Whether you live in West Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Tarzana or any of the surrounding areas, children in K8 levels can attend STARS Academy.
7353 Valley Circle Blvd
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 835-4962
Gr: K-11 | 48 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Turning Point Montessori
Montessori School
6610 Shoup Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 847-2144
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
West Hills Montessori
Montessori School
24373 Vanowen St
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 702-0818
Gr: NS-1 | 29 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in West Hills, California

West Hills, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Parkhill School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
7401 Shoup Ave
West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 883-3500
Gr: 3-12 | 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Hills, CA?
The top ranked private schools in West Hills, CA include West Valley Christian School, Kadima Day School, and De Toldeo High School.
How many private schools are located in West Hills?
11 private schools are located in West Hills.
How diverse are private schools in West Hills?
West Hills private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in West Hills go to private school?
45% of all K-12 students in West Hills are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Hills?
36% of private schools in West Hills are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).
Which private schools in West Hills are often viewed compared to one another?

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